Are you looking for a family friendly pantomime with plenty of laughs, lots of recognisable songs and some acting stars? Oh yes you are! Malvern Theatres Beauty and the Beast Pantomime for the 2022/23 season promises to deliver. Mark James is back to star as Louis La Plonk, with Melanie Walters (Gwen from Gavin and…
Not fitting in at school or being accepted by the popular crowd is a familiar tale. In difficult times, we are often reminded to look for the helpers. At school, that help often comes in the form of a teacher. This story of Beauty and the Beast is no different. A group of children struggling…
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Games consoles, screens and technology can be a hindrance to families who want to keep their kids active. There’s nothing worse than trying to drag a child out for a walk when they’re engrossed in playing a game or watching TV. For many of us, that’s a good enough reason to avoid games consoles. Cue…
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The past week has seen a real drop in temperature. After what has seemed like an extremely long summer, Autumn seems to have arrived with a flourish. To mark the occasion, Cotton Traders have launched their Autumn-Winter collection with a gorgeous array of knitwear among other items. I have been checking out a few of…
AD – Olpro Cubo Breeze was gifted for review purposes A couple of years ago, I reviewed the Cocoon Breeze, a large inflatable drive away awning from Olpro. For longer trips when we’re staying in one place for a while, the Cocoon Breeze is exactly what we need. However, on shorter trips, we realised a…
Hiking is an increasingly popular pastime. Much like open water swimming, it offers benefits to both physical and mental health. Walking is a brilliant form of gentle exercise that allows participants to be outdoors in nature. It is unsurprising that so many of us are making time for it in our lives. With Father’s Day…